Comparison

Doufu vs NetScanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Doufu

Features
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Doufu is a local HTML project viewer and editor for iPhone. Create, organize, and preview HTML, CSS, and JavaScript projects directly on your device. Each project runs in a sandboxed local web server. You can browse files, edit code, and see changes instantly in the built-in preview — all without an internet connection. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Create multiple projects, each with its own file structure. Doufu provides a file browser, syntax-highlighted editor, and live preview. Import and export projects as .doufu or .doufull archives. VERSION HISTORY Changes are automatically tracked with Git checkpoints. Browse your edit history and restore to any previous version at any time. LLM INTEGRATION (OPTIONAL) Connect your own LLM service to assist with code editing through a chat interface. You need to provide your own API key or log in with your account. Doufu does not include any built-in LLM service and is not affiliated with any provider. API usage fees are charged by the respective service providers. DEVICE CAPABILITIES Projects can request access to device features such as camera, microphone, location, clipboard, and photo library. Each capability is controlled independently per project — you decide what each project can access. PRIVACY All project files, data, and conversations are stored locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any external server. ----------- EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NetScanner

This tool allows developers to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on their iPhone. It captures requests and responses in real-time, aids in debugging, and offers built-in utilities for analysis and testing.

Highlights
  • Real-time traffic inspection
  • HTTPS setup and debugging
  • Request analysis and editing
  • Rewrite rules for local debugging
  • Session history and HAR export
  • Built-in developer utilities
Features
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NetScanner is a native iPhone network debugging tool built for developers, testers, security researchers, and advanced users who need to inspect HTTP and HTTPS traffic directly on device. It is designed to make mobile traffic inspection faster, clearer, and more practical for day-to-day debugging work. With NetScanner, you can capture requests and responses in real time, review key request details, manage HTTPS certificate setup, and keep your debugging workflow on the device. The app focuses on practical inspection and troubleshooting, while also providing utilities that help speed up API testing and request analysis. 1. Real-time traffic inspection Capture HTTP and HTTPS traffic on iPhone and review requests, responses, status codes, timing, headers, body content, and other key details in one place. 2. HTTPS setup and debugging workflow Follow guided certificate setup steps, inspect request and response data more clearly, and use the app as a daily debugging companion for interface analysis and issue investigation. 3. Request analysis and editing Review request content in detail, replay requests, edit parameters, and quickly verify API behavior during testing and troubleshooting. 4. Rewrite rules and local debugging Apply rewrite rules for request or response debugging, adjust traffic behavior, and support more flexible development and verification scenarios. 5. Session history and HAR export Keep captured sessions organized, review previous traffic records, and export HAR files when you need to share or archive debugging results. 6. Built-in developer utilities Use integrated tools such as JSON formatting, URL encode/decode, Base64 encode/decode, regex testing, hash generation, and timestamp conversion without leaving the app. Captured traffic and debugging data stay on device unless you explicitly choose to export or share them. - Terms of Service:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy:https://my.feishu.cn/wiki/WoLPwKrZEiXEb3kCutlcgpw9nff

Screenshots

Doufu4 screens
NetScanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doufu at none against NetScanner's 2. Doufu also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). NetScanner's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NetScanner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Doufu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doufu ships an update every 3 days, NetScanner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Doufu versus NetScanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoufuNetScanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZIZICICI LIMITED艳 罗

In-app purchases

None

Doufu

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NetScanner

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Doufu free?
Doufu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NetScanner free?
NetScanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doufu or NetScanner have ads?
Neither Doufu nor NetScanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doufu or NetScanner?
Doufu ships an update every 3 days, and NetScanner monthly. Most recently, Doufu was updated on September 20, 2026 and NetScanner on September 11, 2026.

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